What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Northeast Family Services?
Northeast Family Services is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage and process multi-state payroll using UKG Ready. You’ll be responsible for calculating wages, deductions, and taxes, ensuring compliance, and maintaining accurate records. You’ll also coordinate with HR and Finance to support payroll reporting and reconciliations.
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This is a remote, work from home role, but you must reside in NH, MA, RI, NY, or FL to be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll
Processes wages, garnishments, taxes, and deductions
Manage timekeeping and PTO requests ensuring compliance with company policies
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll
Generate reports and maintain payroll documentation
Use UKG Ready and Microsoft Excel for payroll operations
Track and process any employee leaves (FMLA, PML) in payroll
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 2 years of Payroll processing experience required
Minimum of 2 years of experience with UKG Ready software required
Solid foundation in payroll taxes and reporting
Must be able to work remotely from home with a reliable internet connection and a quiet, dedicated workspace
Must reside in NH, MA, RI, NY, or FL
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is a must
Excellent time management skills, ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects
Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Ability to manage confidential information
Benefits:
- Health, dental & vision
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 11 paid holidays (including Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and NY Eve.)
- Generous sick time including mental health days
- 401k retirement plan with up to 4% match
- Voluntary short and long-term disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Dependent care savings account
- Mileage reimbursement
- Longevity award - Monetary bonus and a vacation day annually
- Company provided laptop and cell phone
- Opportunity for professional growth
- Supervision for licensure provided
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Personal cell phone discount
Compensation
- Full Time Salary - $55,000 to $65,000
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
